SFIC ONLINE BRIEFING FOR FAITH LEADERS
SHINES A LIGHT ON UKRAINIAN REFUGEE CRISIS
AND RESETTLEMENT EFFORTS
Thursday, May 5, 2022
8:30 am - 9:45 am
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Among the heartbreaking collateral damage of Vladimir Putin's unconscionable war in Ukraine is the displacement of countless innocent Ukrainians, the overwhelming number being women and children. This week's "Online Briefing for Faith Leaders," hosted by the San Francisco Interfaith Council, will feature a presentation by leaders in the Ukrainian refugee resettlement effort from the International Rescue Committee (IRC), The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), and Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS). Their presentations will encompass a discussion of the Ukrainian refugee crisis, the critical work taking place and what the future may hold. The presenters will share information concerning what refugees fleeing Ukraine are experiencing, ongoing humanitarian aid efforts, current options for refugees to navigate their way to the United States, and local community support that will be increasingly needed. Potential areas for advocacy and direct action will also be discussed.
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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY ONLINE BRIEFING MODERATOR
Michael G. Pappas, Executive Director
WELCOME & READING OF SFIC STATEMENT
Nancy Nielsen, Chair
REFLECTIVE MOMENT
Dr. Anita Friedman, Executive Director
San Francisco Bay Area
(Introduction of Guest Presenters and Presentation
by SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas)
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Michael Magnaye
Northern California Development Director
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Michael Magnaye is the Northern California Development Director for the International Rescue Committee. Founded in 1933, the IRC works in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. The IRC is responding to emergency needs inside Ukraine and in Poland, and is launching support services for people displaced into other neighboring countries: Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. Since 2001, the IRC has resettled more than 1100 Ukrainians in Northern California. The IRC Sacramento Welcome Center is preparing to assist 3000+ Ukrainians seeking asylum and immigration services in the coming months.
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Brett Snider
Director of Legal Services, Immigration Attorney
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Brett Snider is an immigration attorney and the Director of Legal Services at Jewish Family and Children’s Services, a nonprofit agency in San Francisco. Originally from Plano, Texas, he got his B.A. from Rice University in 2008. Brett achieved his J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law in 2011, and he has been licensed to practice in California for 11 years. He has 8 years of experience in immigration law, and he represents clients from across the Bay Area to become citizens, get green cards, and obtain humanitarian benefits like asylum and VAWA status. In his role at JFCS, his practice focuses especially on helping immigrants from the former Soviet Union, those who are elderly and disabled, and those who are escaping persecution in their home countries. Brett was honored in 2018 with an Immigrant Leadership Award from the SF Immigrant Rights Commission for his work in creating the Lawyers in the Library, an event where naturalization services are provided at the San Francisco Public Library. |
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Darcy Hirsh
Managing Director | Public Affairs
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Darcy Hirsh is Managing Director, Public Affairs, at The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), where she directs national legislative strategy on behalf of the Federation system. Since joining JFNA as Director of Government Affairs in 2019, Darcy has led a broad portfolio including economic mobility and food security policies, as well as education, civil rights and refugee issues. Prior to her role at JFNA, Darcy served as Director of Virginia and D.C. Government and Community Relations at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington and previously held positions at the Anti-Defamation League, UJA-Federation of New York, and the Correctional Association of New York. She holds a JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, an MTS from Harvard Divinity School, and a BA in Religious Studies from Barnard College. |
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RESPONDENT
Gia Daniller-Katz, Founder & President
Daniller Consulting Public Affairs
CLOSING REMARKS
Michael G. Pappas, Executive Director
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